Upcoming Star Wars Saga Blu-Ray Steelbook Release

Star Wars Blu-ray steelbooksWith anticipation building for The Force Awakens, LFL has announced a “new” Blu-ray release of the entire Star Wars saga thus far. Read on for details…

 

Starwars.com has announced that the Star Wars saga will be released as a set of commemorative Blu-ray steelbooks on November 7th:

 

Each film comes with beautiful new character packaging that include Darth Maul for The Phantom Menace, Yoda for Attack of the Clones, General Grievous for Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader for A New Hope, an Imperial stormtrooper for The Empire Strikes Back, and Emperor Palpatine for Return of the Jedi.

 

Star Wars: The Complete Saga will also be released in newly-repackaged artwork on October 13.

 

In addition to the collectible steelbook packaging, each Blu-ray disc features existing audio commentary with George Lucas and the film crew as well as audio commentary from archival interviews with the cast and crew.

 

The Complete Saga includes all six feature films on Blu-ray, along with three additional discs containing more than 40 hours of previously-released extensive special features.

 

Pre-orders for the limited Star Wars saga steelbook release begin on August 7th.

 

Star Wars ANH Steelbook

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201 thoughts on “Upcoming Star Wars Saga Blu-Ray Steelbook Release

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:21 pm
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    Just give us a proper restored version of the original theatrical versions already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:33 pm
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      This is agonizing… I’m guessing if they didn’t mention it then it’s identical to the other BD’s.

      Reliance media works 4k transfer… that’s what we want I think 🙂

      • August 5, 2015 at 6:07 pm
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        This is exactly what I was thinking. Steelbooks always get damaged for me. I have the Blu Ray set already released. I have also purchased the digital HD release. What is the incentive for this. I was hoping for 4k mastering as well.

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm
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      There is a big discussion about that and it has to do with media distribution rights (for physical media, 20th Century Fox owns all till 2020 and owns ANH permanently; digitally, Disney has digital distribution rights for all except ANH) and how supposedly there are no negatives to the theatrical releases anymore.

      • August 5, 2015 at 7:15 pm
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        “There is a big discussion about that and it has to do with media distribution rights (for physical media, 20th Century Fox owns all till 2020 and owns ANH permanently; digitally, Disney has digital distribution rights for all except ANH) and how supposedly there are no negatives to the theatrical releases anymore.”

        All made up/ rumors. One of the largest film releases of all time would surely have many master prints… I mean how do you think they printed it for the Bluray transfer to begin with? It’s one of the best transfers ever made! Those prints are clean.

        • August 5, 2015 at 7:42 pm
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          You know, one could easily state that what you’re saying is a made-up rumor too. You’ve got proof to back up your claim?

          In any case, answer me this: why hasn’t it happened yet? Disney owns now. You’d think by now, in the three years that they have owned LFL, Disney would’ve worked something out with 20th Century Fox to release unaltered, restored copies of the OT but no, it hasn’t happened yet (it didn’t happen when LFL released the SW saga via digital downloads a couple of months ago and it hasn’t happened now in this case either).

          Case in point, there’s seems to be more evidence that what I’m stating is more accurate versus what you’re stating is accurate. However, if you’ve got credible proof, please show it.

          • August 5, 2015 at 10:33 pm
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            the theatrical versions were restored to make the special editions. it’s very simple…..
            1. restore movies
            2. add loads of CGi crap
            3. voila “special edition”

            1. remove Cgi crap (or just don’t add it to the restored prints)
            2. voila restored theatrical editions!

          • August 6, 2015 at 12:20 am
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            It’s not that easy. There were some many changes done that didn’t involved CGI. Just research Harmy’s Despecialized versions and you’ll find out more. Empire actually has the most changes out of the OT. You just don’t notice them like with Star Wars and ROTJ.

          • August 14, 2015 at 11:40 am
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            Empire is definitely the best as far as changes went. Most of them weren’t as out of place and in your face. Opening Cloud City up like that, was the only change I really embraced.

          • August 6, 2015 at 1:09 am
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            Setting aside the issue of whether or not it is possible…How is Disney going to sell them to the average casual fan? We would all run out to purchase a theatrical blu Ray set but if I’m Disney I don’t see a huge profit in such a venture. It is much easier to repackage what they already have and sell a few more copies than to take on a rerelease of the theatricals and figure out how to market that to the populace..”You should buy this! Jabba is gone now!”

        • August 5, 2015 at 8:16 pm
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          If they’re desperate to find an original copy, they can use eBay like the rest of us 😉

          • August 5, 2015 at 8:58 pm
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            Mike Verta has almost finished a complete restoration of the original 1977 Star Wars using five 35 mm prints, including a Technicolor print. It’s called Star Wars – Legacy Edition. His restoration exceeds the bluray in many ways as he’s shown extensively on his vimeo channel.So any claim that a restoration is not possible has been rebunked.

          • August 6, 2015 at 12:21 am
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            I’m looking forward to this one. His restoration work is very impressive!

          • August 6, 2015 at 8:33 pm
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            too bad he isn’t releasing it. It is only for himself.

          • August 6, 2015 at 4:49 am
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            You got a link to this claim?

        • August 6, 2015 at 12:42 am
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          original prints of the movies are kept in some historical movie library (can’t remember what it is exactly called)
          George Lucas and Spielberg positioned the U.S. Government to do it back in the 80’s so a record of all theatrical/original American movie culture be kept for all time! Ironically George tried to force them to destroy the theatrical release of the OT and take the special edition,
          So in answer to the earlier statement that they don’t exist, you are incorrect the theatrical releases are still reserved in at least one place.

          And breath wow really forgot to put full stops lol!

      • August 6, 2015 at 12:26 am
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        The AFI has a copy of Star Wars (before it was EIV A New Hope).

        • August 6, 2015 at 6:57 pm
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          It’s my understanding there are many old movies, books, papers, art, etc being stored in an old and no longer used salt mine somewhere in the mid west. The advantage is temperature is constant year round and the humidity is almost zero due to all the salt still in the mine.

    • August 5, 2015 at 8:08 pm
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      I wonder if Lucas had it as part of the sale that what he considers the final versions are what must remain as the only versions for any future releases. It’s doubtful, but it seems crazy that this hasn’t happened. I’m fine with my original theatrical DVD copies from a few years ago. It would just be nice to have a cleaned up version.

      • August 6, 2015 at 3:07 am
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        “My artistic vision of a fantastical space opera is not complete without an awful CGI close-up of an alien drag queen’s mouth as she sings a song entitled Jedi Rocks!!!!”

    • August 10, 2015 at 4:04 am
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      Here come the tears already!!!

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:22 pm
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    Will they have the despecialized editions? Ive shown my 3.5 year old the original star wars. They love it. no digital jabba for them.

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:44 pm
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      There is a big discussion about that and it has to do with media distribution rights (for physical media, 20th Century Fox owns all till 2020 and owns ANH permanently; digitally, Disney has digital distribution rights for all except ANH) and how supposedly there are no negatives to the theatrical releases anymore.

      P.S. Don’t worry, eventually your child will come across the latest versions of the OT some day whether you know about it or not. It’s 2015 after all 😉

      • August 5, 2015 at 11:51 pm
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        This has already been debunked.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:23 pm
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    money grab

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:44 pm
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      You’re entitled to you opinion but I bet that if you owed a business that sold a product that proved to be successful, you wouldn’t think twice about re-selling it in the future.

      Just some food for thought 😉

    • August 6, 2015 at 6:22 am
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      And a shameless one at that. Moreover, the cover art sucks. I would have put Palps on the ep. 3 cover, Luke on ep. 6…Just my .02, of which LFL/ GL/ Disney will not get from me for this garbage.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:24 pm
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    not the most well designed covers.

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:26 pm
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      I like the decision to drop the “episode__” moniker.

      • August 5, 2015 at 5:35 pm
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        As do I, to be honest.

      • August 5, 2015 at 6:22 pm
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        It always bothered me that the most noticeable text on the prequel posters was the huge EPISODE__ instead of Star Wars or the subtitle.

        • August 5, 2015 at 8:22 pm
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          It was because they wanted clear confusion. They wanted to make sure that people know these are PREQUELS.

          • August 5, 2015 at 10:44 pm
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            “Clear confusion”. Sounds like the prequels to me.

      • August 5, 2015 at 9:30 pm
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        I’d personally prefer if they didn’t have “The Force Awakens” title between the Star Wars logo. That’s what I hate about the marketing for Episode VII above all else.

        • August 6, 2015 at 5:53 am
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          Personally I’m annoyed by Disney over-selling the practical effects.

          • August 6, 2015 at 7:23 am
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            I get that it’s a selling point, but they could really tone it down a bit.

            I just don’t want to look at the obnoxious

            STAR
            The Force Awakens
            WARS

            logo for the rest of my life.

          • August 6, 2015 at 8:33 am
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            It’s just a logo. I mean, there’s been several logo designs for the OT films, and now there’s a new one for the prequels too. You won’t see the logos when you watch the films.

          • August 6, 2015 at 3:03 pm
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            How about “star the empire strikes back wars”?

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:27 pm
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    So… is this a re-release of the previous blu-ray box set, or something less?

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:34 pm
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      pretty much for the most part.

      • August 5, 2015 at 7:34 pm
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        I meant: will this re-release contain the same content of the previous blu-ray box-set?

        • August 5, 2015 at 7:50 pm
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          Yes.

          • August 6, 2015 at 9:15 pm
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            Or is it the last Digital Release INSIDE this new blu-ray release? Now I’m chronologically confused…

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:31 pm
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    Strange choice of characters. Five bad guys and one good guy.

    Of course there’s a case to be made that Yoda and the council are in the wrong in Episode II.

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:49 pm
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      Agreed.
      I can Understand the exclusión of Luke (for ex) because he will be in the next trilogy.
      But Maul or Grievous instead of Obi-Wan or Qui-Gon.
      Stormtrooper is cool but instead of another great OT characters?
      I don’t get it.
      Strane indeed.

    • August 5, 2015 at 8:14 pm
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      I would think Obi-wan (defeated maul and began his journey to be one of the best jedi), tyrannus (defeated obi-wan and anakin), sidious (order 66 and becoming emperor), vader (need not explain), yoda (first appearance (if you watch in correct order) and began mentoring luke), then luke (confronted vader/sidious). but idk i guess there would be a ton of ways to do it. i don’t think grievous should be up there he was one of the more pointless characters in my viewpoint.

    • August 5, 2015 at 8:21 pm
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      Actor likeness rights probably…

      • August 5, 2015 at 8:29 pm
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        Nailed it.

      • August 5, 2015 at 10:41 pm
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        I can’t see that somehow. the actors’ likenesses have been used on a million things dating back to 1977

    • August 6, 2015 at 2:47 pm
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      Every movie of the saga has been publicized with the image of the bad guy. Even the TFA products will have the Kylo Ren mask on the box. My personal choice would have been:
      – Ep.I -> Darth Maul
      – Ep.II -> Jango Fett
      – Ep.III -> Grievous or Darth Vader
      – Ep.IV -> Grand Moff Tarkin
      – Ep.V -> Boba Fett or Darth Vader
      – Ep.VI -> Emperor Palpatine

      I still don’t like the disappearance of the “Episode__” indication.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:35 pm
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    It really does seem like Lucasfilm have abandoned the usage of “Episode N” from their marketing. I noticed this with the digital release of the films.

    Seems like it’s just “Star Wars: A New Hope” instead of “Episode IV: A New Hope”. I wonder if this is done to better align with the marketing of The Force Awakens?

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:39 pm
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    These aren’t the discs we’re looking for 🙁

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:39 pm
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    New game play footage of Battlefront up… I wasn’t able to post the link… looks cool.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:40 pm
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    Which versions will these be?

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:41 pm
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    I wish the would have dropped ‘A New Hope’ too as well as the Ep’s and just run with Star Wars.
    I didn’t buy the last Blu Ray release so I doubt I will buy this,original theatrical versions or nothing,tidy them up by all means.Improve sound and polish the print but keep the special editions away thanks.

    • August 6, 2015 at 11:49 am
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      The quality of the blue rays and DVD far outweigh any minor changes in the films… And as far as empire strikes back goes I think it’s better

      • August 7, 2015 at 4:00 am
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        Too bad the major changes still suck. Bad color, crushed blacks, bad edits, dated CGI and terrible character and tone changes.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm
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    Is it bad that the first thing I notice is that fact that the box for “A New Hope” has Vader from Return of the Jedi on it?

    • August 5, 2015 at 6:02 pm
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      And the box for TESB has a ROTJ stormtrooper.

      • August 5, 2015 at 8:31 pm
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        How are they different? I’m seriously asking.

        • August 6, 2015 at 12:03 am
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          The biggest giveaway is the “mouth”. In ANH and TESB, they were longer, sharper and had more grey. In ROTJ, they were smaller, rounder and all black.

          http://starwarshelmets.com/Original-ROTJ-stormtrooper-armor-helmets.htm

          There were other changes made to them throughout the trilogy. Hell, when Lucas digitally added more stormtroopers on Tatooine for the Special Edition of ANH, he used the ROTJ ones.

          • August 6, 2015 at 4:54 am
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            Technically, many of the stormtroopers that we saw in ANH on Tatooine were actually called “Sandtroopers”.

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:43 pm
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    “Star Wars: The Complete Saga will also be released in newly-repackaged artwork on October 13.”
    Is this referring to the non steel-book versions? And if so, is this new artwork being done to be in line with the sequel trilogy…

    • August 5, 2015 at 5:46 pm
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      yes, that Oct 13 release is essentially the same as the 2011 Blu-ray releases (just a different box).

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:54 pm
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    Still holding out hope they will someday have the original theatrical release versions on Blu-ray… The only reason I still have an old VCR is for my copies of the original trilogy on VHS… :^)

  • August 5, 2015 at 5:59 pm
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    Why they don’t just hire some professional (or good unprofessional FGS, there are thousands) illustrator to make really cool covers?
    Those simple covers are really bad.
    They don’t invite me to buy anything. Jesus.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm
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    FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT KEEP DEMANDING FOR THE UNALTERED AND ENHANCED, THEATRICAL RELEASES OF THE OT; READ THE FOLLOWING TECHNICALITIES.

    There is a big discussion about this and it has to do with media distribution rights (for physical media, 20th Century Fox owns all till 2020 and owns ANH permanently; digitally, Disney has digital distribution rights for all except ANH) and how supposedly there are no negatives to the theatrical releases anymore.

    Let’s look a the facts; the 2011 Blu-Ray release was the latest version of the OT, the 2015 digital download releases a few months ago had the latest version of the OT, and now this upcoming Blu-Ray re-release will have the latest OT version as well. What does this tell you? That they aren’t releasing an unaltered, remastered theatrical version of the OT anytime soon. Maybe by 2020 but that remains to be seen. There’s a lot of evidence going against an OT release as such and by 2020, will people still care (if it’ll even be possible then)? Heck, for all we know, it may just be that there isn’t that high of a demand for the OOT to warrant its release (if possible) – though I’m not too sure about that – but if it is the case, there will be even less in 2020 (especially after the ST has been released). So please, keep things in perspective and hold on to your OOT copies real tight because that may not be coming in Blu-ray format for a long time (if even possible); quell your voiced down on this matter because it doesn’t look like it’ll be happening.

    • August 5, 2015 at 7:19 pm
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      “Facts”? Sources please? These are just rumors.

      However… this is a fact:
      Reliance media works did a 4k transfer of the OT, & only the OT.

      Hold your horses guys, UHD blurays aren’t coming out till 2016… I’d expect an announcement then.

      • August 5, 2015 at 7:50 pm
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        You know, one could easily state that what you’re saying is a rumor too. You’ve got proof to back up your claim?

        In any case, answer me this: why hasn’t it happened yet? Disney owns now. You’d think by now, in the three years that they have owned LFL, Disney would’ve worked something out with 20th Century Fox to release unaltered, restored copies of the OT but no, it hasn’t happened yet (it didn’t happen when LFL released the SW saga via digital downloads a couple of months ago and it hasn’t happened now in this case either).

        Case in point, there’s seems to be more evidence that what I’m stating is more accurate versus what you’re stating is accurate. However, if you’ve got credible proof, please show it. And what the hell is Reliance Media Works for that matter? Don’t tell me it’s that Harney’s stuff again lol.

        And please, while 4K looks great, what’s with the mention and talk of this? You know, that technology is still in its infancy as far as home media goes. Heck, not even all TV channels still have converted to 1080p digital signals, likewise with video streaming, and you’re already talking about 4K? The OT will have to go through a significant resolution upconvert process and who knows how it’ll look like on the home media front of things (but I’ll be curious to see how that will look when the time comes).

        • August 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm
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          There have been numerous articles posted about the 4k transfer of the OT:

          http://makingstarwars.net/2014/07/star-wars-iv-vi-converted-4k-16-bit-resolution/

          “In any case, answer me this: why hasn’t it happened yet? ”

          As I already said UHD discs won’t be out until 2016.

          The transfer will look incredible… it was done in 16 bit (the best TV’s of 2015 are 10/12 bit)

          35mm film has a scannable resolution up to 11k.

          • August 5, 2015 at 8:41 pm
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            As for the condition of the negatives:

            “We asked Kaminksi about the master copy of the original Star Wars. What does it look like now? “The term ‘master copy’ is slightly vague, because there are various kinds of print masters of different generations,” he told Ars. The original negative is conformed to the 1997 Special Edition, meaning the physical copy has been cut and edited with CGI “improvements.” With sections of the film being too damaged to work with, parts of that print were taken from other sources. “You never throw away your original negative, so I must assume that any pieces or shots that were removed are in storage somewhere at Lucasfilm or Fox,” he explained.

            Kaminski points out that a duplication of the original negative—commonly printed for the sake of protection—doesn’t seem to exist for Star Wars. Something better was created, though: separation masters. “These are special silver-based copies that do not fade, and in theory should be almost identical in quality to the original negative itself, so even if the negative was destroyed you still have a perfect copy (which is the point of making the separation master).” Duplicates from these prints were used to replace damaged sections of the negative during the restoration before the release of the Special Edition

            That’s not all, however. “There are also Interpositives and master prints. Interpositives (and Internegatives) are the color-corrected masters that theatrical prints are duplicated from, and were used in the past to make the home video telecines from 1985-1995.” Another common practice is keeping print masters, which are high-quality, fine-grain prints kept in the eventuality that no other higher-quality copies or masters are available.

            What this tells us is that Lucas wasn’t lying—the original copy of Star Wars is, in fact, gone. What exists in its place is a composite film that has been restored and spliced together with Special Edition scenes and sections from other, later prints. There exist enough film copies and back-ups to re-create the film, however, so nothing is impossible in terms of a more classical high-definition re-release.”

          • August 5, 2015 at 9:15 pm
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            Lastly, if 20th cent. Fox was the one thing standing in the way of release… then how on Earth has Disney managed to release the OT in 2 different formats now?

          • August 5, 2015 at 10:11 pm
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            They’re essentially the same copies that 20th Century Fox released in 2011. 1st one things to work something out to release the same copies they did; it’s another thing to try to work something out to be allowed to release an earlier version of what has been released since 2011. The ball game changes.

          • August 5, 2015 at 10:29 pm
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            *It’s one thing to

        • August 5, 2015 at 10:45 pm
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          “The OT will have to go through a significant resolution upconvert process”

          the amount of times i’ve heard this.

          celluloid is higher resolution than blu-ray!

          • August 6, 2015 at 4:55 am
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            What the heck is celluloid?

          • August 6, 2015 at 10:47 am
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            Seriously?!!!!

            Just that stuff that’s run through projectors for well over a hundred years!!

          • August 6, 2015 at 11:09 am
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            It’s a generic term. More likely to be known acetate or film now.

          • August 6, 2015 at 9:38 pm
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            Sorry bro, not everyone here is a nerdy expert in cinematography so please, get off your pedestal and don’t assume that everyone will what these technical terms mean (in the world of filmmaking).

          • August 6, 2015 at 10:58 pm
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            yeah right, there are no nerds on here!

            Jeez, I am FAR from an expert in cinematography but I am aware what physical “film” is 😉

            the word “celluloid” is about as technical as the word “cinematography” 😉

            I’m making the point that film stock is higher resolution than a digitized format like blu ray. so there is no “upscaling”

            and i wish people like you would stop posting anonymously. i don’t know what previous statements you have or haven’t made due to you having the same “username” as umpteen other anonymous posters on here.

    • August 5, 2015 at 7:47 pm
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      Just because you’re trying to sound LOUD does not make you correct.

      • August 5, 2015 at 7:53 pm
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        The reason for my capital letters is to attract attention to my post (because it contains important information based on observations that serves as evidence). Whether you think I’m correct or not is up to you, I’m just stating what I’ve seen and read.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:16 pm
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    So will these be the original cuts? Or the George Lucas ruined versions?

    • August 5, 2015 at 8:01 pm
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      GL didn’t ruin anything: that’s just your opinion (and that’s all it is, an opinion). Star Wars is his creation, he can make a few modifications to it – it’s his right as the creator (and the concept of “ruining” is non-existent when the creator is the one modifying things).

      While you’re waiting for the OOT to be released in remastered quality, for good-measure nostalgia, go pop in those laserdiscs of the OT and continue playing them for the umpteenth time.

      • August 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm
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        No they’re the ruined versions. Its not an opinion, its scientific fact.

        • August 5, 2015 at 9:11 pm
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          What you stated is an opinion still.

          If it’s indeed a “scientific fact”, then you would post a link with a scientific finding of it (and even if there was, it would be a survey sample that would really amount to being a questionable sample that really has not scientific merit). Furthermore, the SE OT’s would not have made much money when they were released in theaters in 1997.

          Nice try though 😉

      • August 5, 2015 at 9:30 pm
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        George Lucas didn’t create Star Wars all by himself in a vacuum.. And the fact of the matter is that many people believe GL ruined the movies with his “enhancements”. So they were effectively “ruined” by general consensus

        • August 5, 2015 at 10:07 pm
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          Well, if you truly think that, then go watch them on your laserdisc players.

          P.S. Millennials don’t have any emotional attachment to the theatrical OT release so at best most of my generation is indifferent about this matter of OOT vs. SE (and at worst, they don’t care).

          P.P.S. I’m aware that GL wasn’t the only one who had a hand in creating these SW movies, also in the making of the stories in them. That said, my point still stands as he’s the one with the original ideas for the Saga and the one that approves everything that will be displayed via the movies.

          • August 6, 2015 at 1:18 am
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            “At best= indifferent” “at worst =don’t care” would u like to try to explain the difference between these two levels of interest? U want to speak for your generation but in truth u are an embarrassment. Much like gl’s special editions

          • August 6, 2015 at 3:04 am
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            Indifferent = Using “U” or “You” to convey the same message.

            Don’t Care = Using “U” instead of “You”, thereby giving the appearance of an uneducated twit with no regard for spelling, or the English language for the matter, and not giving a darn (or perhaps even realizing) that you are indeed the aforementioned.

          • August 10, 2015 at 3:03 pm
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            “Ur” grammar is an embarrassment.

        • August 5, 2015 at 11:35 pm
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          They weren’t ruined by “general consensus”. The casual fan doesn’t give a shit that a few shots were altered in the 90s. It is only a percentage of the diehard purists that are still crying over this. We got a DVD release of the theatricals and you are still crying. Some fans are impossible to appease.

          Would I enjoy a blu Ray release of the theatrical versions? Sure I would, for nostalgia, but this dramatic “GL ruined my childhood” nonsense is really stupid. The original versions are out there if you hate the alterations that much. I think you are just like being whiney.

          • August 5, 2015 at 11:45 pm
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            How to argue on SW sites..

            1. Claim your opinion is a fact.

            2. When that doesn’t work claim your opinion is shared by the general public.

          • August 6, 2015 at 12:28 am
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            Only a few shots were changed? People are discovering new changes nearly 20 years after the SE. I’m not arguing about Lucas ruining the films, but let’s agree that there’s more than a few shots that have been altered. We’re talking close to a thousand changes done to the OT, including the sound.

          • August 6, 2015 at 12:55 am
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            You are correct, it may be an understatement on my part, but the changes made were almost entirely aesthetic. People act as though Vader was suddenly no longer Luke’s father. The story and flow of the films remain the same.

            It is blasphemy to say it but imo some changes were *gasp* improvements, such as the cleaning up of mat lines. In my opinion the Cloud City shots were an improvement also…and before anyone says it, no I am not a Millennial. I remember the theatrical versions very well.

          • August 6, 2015 at 2:13 pm
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            Most fans can live with a lot of the changes.

            It’s the really awful intrusive ones that are so bad it makes some fans toss the baby out with the bathwater. I understand the frustration to some degree.

    • August 6, 2015 at 1:29 am
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      I like 2011 version of OT the best.
      And your opinion is not a fact.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:16 pm
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    That is some butt ugly packaging, the Emperor looks like a villain from the Steven Universe.

    Also I think I’m done with repackaging of stuff I already bought.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:17 pm
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    I wish Disney would release these as a blu ray/dvd/digital combo like their other properties. That would be worth the money.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:22 pm
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    I like the package designs, but already have the OT on Blu-ray so I don’t see why I should buy these.

    Someday, they will release the OOT. Is there anything (apart from good new Star Wars movies) that would please the die-hard fans more? Don’t think so. Releasing the OT would be some ultimate fan service. I’d like to see them released, for film history’s sake.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:26 pm
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    Waiting for the nine-movie box set… Preferably with all prior versions.

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:44 pm
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      I’m waiting for the box set with I-IX, Anthologies, X-??, …

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:28 pm
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    Theatricals or no buy. I’ve payed A LOT for these blu-rays already. Don’t expect me to buy them again until I’m offered something different or special.

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:29 pm
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    yeah ….no thanks …got these!

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:31 pm
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    Still waiting. We all know what for. Then I will buy… and only then. Not counting the NT of course. Assuming they are good!

  • August 5, 2015 at 6:39 pm
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    Anyone else notice that “Episode #” is absent from all? Perhaps to bring in line with TFA…

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:02 pm
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    I’m not buying this. I’d rather wait 10 years for Adywan to finish.

    How long will it take them to understand we don’t want another unfixed bullshit release?

    They should hire Adywan and give him a real crew to help him out with restoring the original trilogy.

    THAT would make me buy the movies. And I’d pay extra.

    Sadly I realise that if they release a fully fixed series that leaves the market satisfied, no one will buy their small update re-releases ever again.

    • August 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm
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      Who the hell is Adywan? Never heard of him.

      • August 5, 2015 at 10:49 pm
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        Google him. Thank me later.

        • August 6, 2015 at 8:58 pm
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          He never thanked me ;I

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:14 pm
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    I think the decision to drop the Episode numbers is a mistake. With the release of the Anthology films just a few years away, casual Star Wars fans or people not in the know about Star Wars chronology are going to be very confused as to the chronological order of the series. While it may be hard for us hardcore fans to understand, most laymen I’ve talked to are ALREADY confused by the story order of Star Wars, saying things like “So why did the make the movies backwards?” or “I don’t get Star Wars, why is the story out of order?” or my favorite “Why did they make the stories set in the future look old and the ones set in the past look new?”. -____- You see where I’m getting at? There are a lot of casual fans who don’t know the chronology of Star Wars. Having an episode number in the title will help make more sense of it. And once the anthology films come out people will be even more confused without them (and no, I don’t think the “Anthology” subtitle is going to make it any clearer for most folk – it’ll only confuse them more). Having an episode number makes the story chronology of the saga clear to laymen.

    • August 6, 2015 at 12:26 am
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      Well the crawls still have the episode number I assume. I like the decision to drop them from the marketing..it is just too cluttered otherwise.

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:15 pm
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    Just by way of clarification, my understanding is that this is just a repackaging of the existing Blu-rays. The article indicates that all bonus material has previously been released, and there’s not a word about OOT edits of the movies.

    (Anonymous, please don’t spam the same post yet again about why we’re not getting the OOT right now. We’ve seen it, and we get it.)

    We mainly posted this in the interest of letting hardcore collectors know about the upcoming release. It’s nothing earth-shattering for most of us, of course.

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:16 pm
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    I urge everyone to skip this release and show them that you aren’t going to support lazy re-releases in stupid new packaging.

    • August 5, 2015 at 7:28 pm
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      Hear hear!

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:27 pm
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    Hah! I guess according to the packaging logic, Yoda is the villain of AOTC? I always thought he was the villain of ROTS, am I missing something here?

    Also, Stormtrooper and Vader should switch places, Stormtroopers get ZERO dialogue in TESB, while Vader is practical TESB’s main character. Odd choice at play here.

    • August 5, 2015 at 7:29 pm
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      Looks like we’re gonna have to do it all ourselves yet again.

    • August 5, 2015 at 7:34 pm
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      yea im surprised dooku wasnt on there. that would make more sense going with the villain theme

      • August 6, 2015 at 5:57 am
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        Yeah, except Dooku can’t have much more than 12 minutes screen-time TOTAL, across the saga.
        It’s the same logic that disqualifies Boba Fett [for TESB], Boba is just too small a character to put on the cover. Dooku, an allegedly central villain, manages to have just as little screen-time. Which brings up the question why WASN’T Count Dooku a bigger character? I mean, you’d think “ex-Jedi/ Sith Apprentice/ Businessman/ Revolutionary/ #2 biggest cause of all life’s problems” would make for a great character. What gives?

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:29 pm
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    This is as bad as them repackaging the same action figures repeatedly as something new and exciting. The way they keep marketing this reissued drabble leads me to believe that when TFA is released for home viewing there will be some ploy to limit the really good stuff like making of, cast interviews, deleted scenes, etc..and we’ll be forced to buy the same Blurays all over once again in order to get the good stuff like they did with the OT Bluray release. I’m all for purchasing something worth viewing and collecting but not at the expense of being a marketing patsy and fooled into buying reissued stuff just because they slap a new cover on something. Hopefully there will be some yet to be released stuff on these discs, I’ll wait a while to see to even consider the thought of buying these. Just my two cents.

    • August 6, 2015 at 6:01 am
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      Why don’t they just issue new cover packaging at 5$ ? It’s the cover packaging people want, just send that by itself for the price of the materials + interest. roundabout 5$.

      While on this topic, I’m wondering if in 10 years they’ll be releasing special features on a DLC sort of basis. Where you update your movie with new content – with a file history system where you can Disable unwanted features, down to the scene.
      Just thinking out loud.

      • August 6, 2015 at 10:52 pm
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        Good call, young padawan!

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:33 pm
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    way too many re-releases of sh!t we already got. i own the dvds of the prequels and original trilogy pack with the orignal cinema and enhanced editions thats all i need. maybe digital one day

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:49 pm
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    For the new Star Wars re-release, they can restore the original Anakin Force Ghost, restore the original voice of Boba Fett, re-shoot some scenes, update CGI, and make a lot of minor improvements. If they don’t, then I’ll stick with the 2011 Blu-Ray Edition.

  • August 5, 2015 at 7:54 pm
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    Do they contain the original theatrical versions of these movies? No? Then don’t bother me.

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:00 pm
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    bah… Say whatever you eant, but the complete saga 2011 blu-ray edition had a stunning packaging. There’s a ridiculous hunt for steelbooks nowadays…

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:03 pm
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    Horrible packages. SW deserves more sophisticated design. Why just one Jedi? No Luke , Han , Leia ?
    If intention is Villain of the Saga, Attack of Clone should be Great Count Dooku or Jango.

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:07 pm
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    Why do all the movies except AOTC have villains on the covers? Why yoda? He sticks out like a green…….

    • August 5, 2015 at 9:35 pm
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      The AotC cover should have Dooku in honor of Christoper Lee and also because he is the villain of the film.

      • August 6, 2015 at 2:33 pm
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        Or maybe Anakin surfing that giant potato on Naboo.

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:25 pm
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    horrible covers. boycott all these ridiculous re-releases. they’re all irrelevant unless theatrical editions.

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm
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    Am I the only one who would prefer a new version? Let’s call it ultimate edition.

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:42 pm
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    Well. Looks like the first STAR WARS blu-ray I will potentially buying, at this point, is The Force Awakens. If it turns out to be as good as it seems, it’ll be worth owning. I have no interest in owning the prequels, and no use at all for an original trilogy further and further mucked with.

    • August 5, 2015 at 9:14 pm
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      Sounds like you’re not a true Star Wars fan. I am the ULTIMATE AUTHORITY IN STAR WARS FANDOM and with the powers that I have, I hereby cast you out of anything to do with this fandom. Don’t ever let me catch you anywhere near something Star Wars-related, whether it’s something in real life or on the Internet because if so, you will regret it.

      • August 6, 2015 at 7:43 am
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        “Don’t ever let me catch you anywhere near something Star Wars-related, whether it’s something in real life or on the Internet ”

        Just to be clear, you don’t really believe Star Wars is real life, do you?

  • August 5, 2015 at 8:59 pm
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    I don’t like to be negative but the covers look downright unprofessional. They are drawn skillfully enough but they don’t look like propper movie covers. I don’t understand how these got through quality control.

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:13 pm
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    They should’ve made a Bad Guy version and a Good Guys version.

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:15 pm
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    I thought I actually published my comment…
    Just wanted to say that I still love the 2011 edition packaging. plus that there’s now a trend of having steelbook editions of every single movie… I really hope they do a decent edition to the sequel trilogy as they did to the saga so far… Star wars deserves to look nice next to the LOTR extended edition (Not trolling around, just that I find the LOTR blu-ray as well-designed as the Star wars one was)

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:27 pm
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    I notice all of the “episode” shenanigans are absent. Not a Roman numeral to be found. Guess that is to make it symmetric with the upcoming force awakens title styling. Personally I liked the numerals better but they are a mouthful. Covers look pretty sweet but I’ve already bought all these movies 3 times so I’ll have to pass, at least until episode 9 comes out and there is some epic trilogy of trilogies box set.

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:31 pm
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    I think it makes sense… For episode one, it would be unthinkable to put anyone but maul. The very title (phantom menace) refers to him! Same thing applies for episode five, the word empire refers to storm troopers. They also want to put on the most iconic characters from star wars, yoda, the emperor, and vader. The emperor makes his main appearance in six, so he is on that cover. That leaves the last original trilogy spot (four) for vader, and either two or three for yoda. They chose two because they wouldn’t want to put a hero on the darkest star wars movie (three.) That leaves who should go on three. They wouldn’t put Anakin, because they already put Darth Vader. Nobody else could go but Grievies, because the previous ones are full of politics and schemes, but in episode three, there is all out war, and grievous represents the battle droid army (in episode three) It is the interesting, supporting characters that are the ones people remember (not qui gone, or padme) so I agree completely with the packaging characters.

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:33 pm
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    I like the covers, save for Return of the Jedi’s. It doesn’t even look much like Palpatine.

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:37 pm
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    People need to relax about The special editions and changes. All but one or two of them are good updates IMO. Also- Disney is not releasing an unaltered version of the trilogies any time soon. In the contract they signed they have already stated it specifies the six movies in their current form are “canon”. They aren’t going to confuse people by releasing multiple versions and spending money to clean the original prints to HD quality to satisfy the vocal minority of Star Wars fans. If you find the new versions unwatchable then buy the laserdisc edition because that’s the best print you are likely getting of the “original” Star Wars.

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:41 pm
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      Harmy de-specialized looks fantastic.

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:43 pm
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      Look at the comments you dope.. Looks like a vocal majority to me

      • August 6, 2015 at 3:12 am
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        I don’t think the comments section of this site is a good microcosm of the general population. Most people don’t give a shit about the theatrical versions and don’t know every shot of the OT backwards and forwards.

        • August 6, 2015 at 10:43 pm
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          Yeah, SW7N seems to be a cesspool of haters in general. Definitely NOT a microcosm of the real world.

          • August 7, 2015 at 12:18 am
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            the irony is strong in you

  • August 5, 2015 at 9:43 pm
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    Look guys, it’s obvious that these movies are for those that have never own an HD version of these movies and bdon’t mind these copies. If you already own a copy of them and you’re happy with them, regardless of the format, this isn’t a product for you. It’s for everyone else.

    Personally, I already own a copy of the Star Wars 2011 Blu-ray that I’m content with, but I’m not going to hate on Disney/LFL for re-releasing them in re-designed package because it’ll probably appeal to someone (just like the 2011 Blu-rays appealed to some people).

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:08 pm
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      Well put. I feel the same — I’m fine with the blu-ray I already own. My one thing with this is the seemingly odd selection of portraits, being primarily “evil” heavy since Yoda is the only “good” guy, as well as having one faceless “character” in the form of the stormtrooper.

      Not that I mind the ESB version too much — it harkens back to this minimalistic 90s poster that is one of my faves for the film — just that it seems even more odd when we go back to Yoda and the lack of “good guys” being represented.

      And yes, I do realize as well that Vader’s is also technically faceless, but at least he’s the only one that looked like that in the movies. 😉

  • August 5, 2015 at 10:27 pm
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    don’t give a shit…got them all…the next blue ray star wars I’m buying is the force awakens in april

    • August 5, 2015 at 11:00 pm
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      Canon versions just effect the franchise going forward. That has nothing to do with it.

      It’s about releasing the versions that made Star Wars successful to begin with and giving those versions the honor of being remembered as they deserve.

      It’s absolutely wrong to show the Special Editions or any newer versions in a historical context or program discussing the origins of these movies.

      • August 6, 2015 at 3:16 am
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        We already own the theatrical versions on DVD. Why must we go through this with every new format? I have them, I can watch them.

        • August 6, 2015 at 4:04 am
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          And they look like crap on a now STANDARD HD TV. That’s why.

          Whether they release it or not doesn’t effect you anyway. No one wants to take away what you have and enjoy so why would you want to stand in the way of others who just want something added to the list of disc features like they have done with all the other classic movies? Are you and those millennials like you really that bitter?

          • August 6, 2015 at 11:02 pm
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            yeah, they look like they were transferred through a mosquito net.

  • August 5, 2015 at 10:30 pm
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    Already have the movies on Blu-Ray so not much incentive to buy these. Maybe if it came with digital copies and maybe bonus disc with the original theatrical cuts I would buy again.

  • August 5, 2015 at 10:42 pm
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    By the way, believe it or not, there are Star Wars fans who are fans of the altered SE versions (though they tend to be on the younger side of the age spectrum).

    • August 5, 2015 at 10:48 pm
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      I refuse to believe there are fans at any age that love Jedi Rocks.

      • August 6, 2015 at 9:45 pm
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        That;s just your opinion. Think about the Millennial generation 1st (you know, the ones that weren’t even alive to see the OT in theaters in the 1st place whom don’t really have any emotional attachment to those early versions) before commenting; personally, I wouldn’t mind viewing the OOT but it’ll just be for curiosity sake, not so much for sense of feeling that the OOT is much better nor for feeling of nostalgia. Besides, I know that the latest versions of the OT are what is offically canon.

        • August 6, 2015 at 11:03 pm
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          who cares what is “canon” if it’s rubbish? 😉

          • August 7, 2015 at 12:15 am
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            Me

    • August 5, 2015 at 11:06 pm
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      The only addition I came to like is Han confronted Jabba scene , because we have more Harisson Ford.

    • August 6, 2015 at 12:14 am
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      There are some good changes in there, but also some stupid ones.

  • August 5, 2015 at 10:43 pm
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    They look great but wouldn’t it had been better to have Tarkin on ANH and Vader on ESB? I guess they couldn’t get permission for Peter Cushing 🙁

  • August 6, 2015 at 12:00 am
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    1.) According to the internet, the only films that JJ treats as canon are Star Wars, TESB & Jedi.

    So, there’s that.

    2.) It is patently absurd for anyone to claim that the Classic Trilogy cannot be transferred to BR & that there are no copies of the original prints. Just. Stop. Lying.

    3.) Prequel Tin-Art. Maul was expected for TPM & I’m OK with Yoda…. but what on G-d’s green earth were they thinking with slapping the droid moron’s face on the ROTS cover? Seriously.

    4.) OT Tin-Art. All I have to say is where’s Ben? Or Luke, Han, Chewie, Leia and Lando?

    (That Sidious cover sure is sweet though.)

    • August 6, 2015 at 1:32 am
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      That is not true. All 6 movies are canon.
      Abrams did not say that.

      • August 6, 2015 at 2:29 pm
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        Let’s not be naive here. JJ will always be diplomatic about the prequels when asked in public so not to alienate fans. But it’s really obvious that his approach to making these new films is to tap back into the far superior storytelling of the first three films. Films that combined for 17 Oscar nominations, including one for best picture.

        There is a good reason why a prequel critic like Simon Pegg is so giddy with excitement over J.J.’s direction with the ST. And it’s not just because they are buddies.

        • August 6, 2015 at 10:32 pm
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          First off all, let’s get this one bit out of the way: screw Simon Pegg! He’s a talentless loser who is a terrible example of a Star Wars fan (and an terrible human being who likes to force his opinions onto others and make others feel bad for liking something that he doesn’t like). He has a right to feel how he wants to feel but that doesn’t mean that I can’t have an opinion of him (of one where I view him as someone that likes to spread vitriol); the media needs to stop putting this clown in the spotlight whenever there is a conversation about Star Wars because of the way he says things despite being a talentless hack. He has no credibility anymore based on this crappy work as both an actor and as director. As for his participation in TFA, he only got that because he’s buddies with JJ; his feelings about Star Wars are irrelevant to him being casts into TFA. By the way, can you say “cronyism”?

          “Let’s not be naive here. JJ will always be diplomatic about the prequels when asked in public so not to alienate fans. But it’s really obvious that his approach to making these new films is to tap back into the far superior storytelling of the first three films. Films that combined for 17 Oscar nominations, including one for best picture.”

          And did any Star Wars films win a Oscar for best movie (yes, I’m aware that ANH was nominated but that was it)? No. Did any actor win an Oscar for their performance in a Star Wars film? No. Sadly, Alec Guiness has been the only one to get close to winning one, and that was just a nomination. And let’s not kid ourselves: most of those Oscar nominations were in the effects area and it was mostly for ANH. Furthermore, the big reason why it leans towards that direction (mostly towards ANH) is because in those days, there weren’t other movies that were effects-heavy like Star Wars – there was nothing else like it at that time – whereas in the prequel era, there are plenty of effects-heavy movies out by them (thus increasing the competition whereas there was no competition during the OT era; and there were some nominations in the PT era as well). What am I trying to say here? That no Star Wars movie, other than ANH, has been close to winning an Oscar for best picture, nor has any actor in a SW film won this award. And that’s ok, most people watch Star Wars for their stories and adventures, not for seeing high levels of acting caliber of the Oscar-level thespian level (like if they were drama movies). That said, that is perfectly fine for these space fantasy movies. So don’t talk – nor be naive about – like the OT was extremely revered at the Oscars because guess what, they weren’t (not when it comes to acting and performance, and that includes the OT). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars#Reception

          That said, all 6 Star Wars movies have won other awards outside the Oscars.

          Lastly, as for JJ’s personal feelings regarding the OT and PT, that’s up to him. It’s ok if he personally favors one over the other; he’s entitled to his own opinion. Yes, he identifies himself more with the OT than the PT simply because he grew up during the OT era (and that is perfectly fine with him), but still, it’s good that he realizes that Star Wars fans come from all shapes and sizes and ages and recognizes that he has to walk a fine line and not disrespect any sides because not everyone has the exact same views like him.

          • August 7, 2015 at 6:40 pm
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            The original trilogy will always be revered because it was so revolutionary and launched the careers of countless effects wizards and inspired a legion of filmmakers.

            The argument that the only reason the OT was so well received because it came first and had revolutionary effects is to miss and ultimately marginalize the cultural impact it had; which is impossible to ignore.

            Prequel defenders will always try and say that the OT had the same problems as the PT and had the same poor reviews. Even if that is true (which it’s not) the fact is that, as the saga aged, it became more well received by critics. When The Phantom Menace was re-released in theaters over a decade later in 3d it got even worse reviews. Time has not been kind to the PT in many respects.

            And, by the way, you don’t have to grow up in the OT era to think they are better movies. I have 2 boys that grew up in neither “era’ and prefer the original films.

  • August 6, 2015 at 12:56 am
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    I’ve purchased so many versions of the original trilogy (including the BDs) that there is no way I’m buying these. This is a cash in for Disney which is cool with me, but I’m not buying em. I’m rather sure that eventually they will release the originals on Blu so I’ll wait for. But, they need to dig deeper into the archives for special features! I’m sure there are more deleted, extended & alternate takes of scenes that we’d all love to see. I know I’d love to watch The “Lost Cut” of Star Wars! If they woulda put that on a disc I would plunk down the money again for sure!

    • August 6, 2015 at 2:26 am
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      There are lots of Fx shots about space battle above Endor which didn’t make it into Final cut of Return of Jedi. Lucas cut a lot of material of X wing , A wings TIE fighter battles which are said to be beautifully shot at ILM. Cutting those final space battle was a total shock to not only ILM people , but also the producer Howard Kazanjan, who estimated the shot costs millions.
      I would purchase another Box if these shots are included.

      • August 6, 2015 at 3:51 am
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        Man are those on youtube somewhere? I’d love to see those shots!!! The space battle above Endor was my favorite part of the whole trilogy when I was a kid. Still possibly is 🙂

        • August 6, 2015 at 4:58 am
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          I am afraid that lost space battle shot has not been revealed anywhere. But it’s existence has been told for more than decades. officially confirmed by Lucasfilm through the book, Making of Return of Jedi by J W Rinzler . I think LFL will disclose this scene in eventual release of another box set, because FX scene had been completed already by Legendary Ken Ralston.

  • August 6, 2015 at 1:17 am
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    also… for who wants the old original trilogy… there are still a few copies on sale via internet of the 2004 limited edition that has both versions…Personally, I do not see a big quality change between the two… picture quality… not talking about the add-ons.

  • August 6, 2015 at 4:37 am
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    I won’t be buying unless the untouched OT is part of this collection release.

  • August 6, 2015 at 5:21 am
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    wow, i cannot believe so many conversations over blue ray technicalities! not my cup of tea, but to each their own…heck, i like the special editions better that the originals, but then again i wasn’t the biggest SW movie fan…i didn’t even see any of them until Return of the Jedi…the movies were more of “stepping into a larger universe”…i preferred the books, comics, toys, etc. set around the movies…i am excited to see SW7…but then again, i liked the prequels also.

  • August 6, 2015 at 6:06 am
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    You know, I always thought it would be cool to have Lightsaber Covers.

    Phantom Menace > Darth Maul’s Lightsaber.
    Attack ob da Clones > Obiwan’s Lightsaber
    Revenge of the Sith > Palpatine’s Lightsaber
    A New Hope > Darth Vader’s Lightsaber
    Empire Strikes Back > Anakin/Luke’s Lightsaber #symbolism
    Return of the Jedi > Luke’s New Lightsaber

    feel free to suggest alternate orders.

  • August 6, 2015 at 8:09 am
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    Hey everybody, I’m working with a team of talented SFX guys to digitally scrub John Boyega from TFA and replace him with far more talented actor Jesse Plemmons.

    But we need help! For more information, please go to Twitter and search for hashtag #nowayboyega.

    Thanks. TEDDYKGB

    • August 6, 2015 at 6:11 pm
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      if only we could digitally scrub you… *sigh*

  • August 6, 2015 at 9:55 am
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    Difference about these releases 2011 the previous company made money from the blu Ray, now Disney owns it they want to make money off it

    • August 6, 2015 at 2:18 pm
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      Isn’t this the first time you can order individual BD of the films? I don’t have the BD versions but this makes me think about getting one or two of the OT on BluRay.

  • August 6, 2015 at 2:56 pm
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    JUST GIVE US WHAT WE WANT THE ORIGINAL THEATRICAL RELECES ON BLU RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    HOW HARD IS THAT

  • August 6, 2015 at 5:20 pm
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    There is no scenario where SW does not exist in it’s original form, so not releasing it is absurdly stupid. Also, I have no desire to replace the Blu-Rays I purchased a couple years ago already, just for new packaging.

    Unless there’s something in this set that’s substantially different that what we already own, there is absolutely nothing of value in this release.

    • August 6, 2015 at 10:40 pm
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      “There is no scenario where SW does not exist in it’s original form, so not releasing it is absurdly stupid.”

      You have proof of this? Where are your links?

      • August 7, 2015 at 12:46 am
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        My “proof” is that Star Wars was released as a film in May of 1977. It is well documented. At that time, many hundreds of copies were made and distributed because thousands of human beings watched it in theaters all over the World at nearly the same time. I was one of them (but sadly, I can’t google any “proof” for you, you’ll just have to trust me on that).

        If you still need further evidence, there are complete “bootleg” HD transfers available online of all 3 films in their original ‘Theatrical’ edits, as dozens of people on this actual post have attested to (and posted links to), which means that the complete OOT exists somewhere in (presumably) the same space and time that you and I occupy.

        For some reason, you seem to mistakenly believe that in order to prove something it’s necessary to provide a smoking gun “link” that will somehow allay any and all doubts, as if all physical evidence of anything that ever happened is accessible by a simple Google search. Please use a little common sense before you ask for “proof” for things that are self-evident.

        Your logic is akin to asking me to prove that purple space monkeys do NOT exist. Again, you’ll just have to take my word on that…

        • August 7, 2015 at 1:02 am
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          And for the record, I am not ONLY talking about “negatives”. I am talking about prints, back-up copies, etc. Even a nice transfer of a second generation copy of the negative could yield an amazingly detailed print. The negatives would be awesome, but they are not the only possible format that a restoration can be made from. I would gladly take a clean HD transfer of any back-up copy of the Original Films, with film grain and print flaws intact over having no version ever in the HD format.

  • August 6, 2015 at 6:29 pm
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    As happy as I am about them being released as separate blu-rays finally (my main drawback from buying the original set, other than all the less-than-savory changes made), I just really… don’t like this cover art…

    I can’t be the only person who thinks that embossed steelbook versions of the original Struzan posters (or the special edition versions of the OT posters for visual continuity’s sake) would look really, really cool. I mean, they used a variation of the original posters for the Indiana Jones steelbook releases (I just saw them at Target) so why would it be so hard?!

    Sigh…

  • August 7, 2015 at 2:45 am
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    SPACE BALLS 2: THE SEARCH FOR MORE MONEY

  • August 7, 2015 at 3:36 am
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    Oh is this the first time a sw release has been done without further changes…oh wait. I suppose the digital release had no add’l changes. First time in bluesy withou add’l changes

  • August 10, 2015 at 3:52 am
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    Why are they still calling it The Complete Saga?

  • August 13, 2015 at 1:38 am
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    How long will the star wars steelbook blurays be out for when they’re released in November

  • August 13, 2015 at 1:42 am
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    How long will the star wars steelbooks be out for in November as its a limited time will it be a while

  • August 23, 2015 at 1:56 pm
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    If it’s not the REAL original trilogy I don’t want any part of it.

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